Marizol Urbieta-Cortez

Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing life changes and young adult issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to suit different needs.

She focuses on listening carefully and adapting conversations to each person. She meets people where they are and works at a pace that feels manageable. Her style is warm and respectful, aiming to make the room a place to sort through what matters most.

Marizol uses practical tools from approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to build skills for everyday life. She blends those with client-centered listening and brief solution-focused work so sessions stay focused on achievable steps. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people find reasons to change and keep moving forward.

Her seven years of experience include helping people regain confidence, reconnect after communication problems, and cope with feelings of isolation or emptiness. She also supports people who are healing from domestic violence and those working through forgiveness and self-love.

Marizol invites each person to set goals together and to try ideas that fit their life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The process is collaborative and built around what the individual wants to work on.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so people can name their concerns and goals. This approach helps when someone needs a calm place to talk through feelings and make sense of what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses clear, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about what you want to change, try different techniques, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Decisions about methods and goals are made collaboratively and can shift as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between meetings. It often helps people maintain a routine, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available with this therapist.